Changing the Administrator PIN ....................................................................................................... 37
User PIN ............................................................................................................................................ 38
Changing the User PIN ..................................................................................................................... 38
Resetting the User PIN ........................................................................................................ ............. 39
Section IV: HELP ....................................................................................................................... 40
plusID Manager is the software application used to issue plusID
™
personal biometric
devices. It enables the enrollment and configuration of devices by an authorized
Enrollment Administrator, or other designated personnel.
2. What is a plusID Device?
The plusID personal biometric device is a universal credential that replaces
access cards used to enter secured buildings and passwords used to log on to
computers. plusID uses its owner’s fingerprint to verify their identity before granting
access. It works in much the same way that a remote control is used to operate a
television or a garage door, but requires its authorized owner’s fingerprint to
“unlock” the device for operation.
3. What is Enrollment?
Enrollment is a key component to plusID device issuance. It is what makes the
device work for its enrolled owner and no one else. During enrollment a user’s
fingerprint images are captured, encoded, and securely stored as templates on the
plusID device. During regular operation, any live fingerprint presented to the device
is compared to the templates stored on the device to ensure that only the authorized
user can operate the device. This comparison, or matching process, is called
verification. Enrollment readies a device to be used for verification.
The enrollment process also includes assigning access credentials to the buttons
found on the front of the device. This is what enables the plusID device to be used
for physical access to doors and facilities.
4. System Components
• One (1) CD-ROM containing the Privaris plusID Manager software application
and documentation
• plusID device(s)
• One (1) available USB port on the computer running plusID Manager
• One (1) mini-USB cable (packaged with each plusID device)
®
• Microsoft
Windows® 2000 SP4, XP Home, XP Professional or Vista
• 64 megabytes of RAM
• 50 megabytes of available hard drive space
• 800x600 minimum screen resolution
5. How It Works
The plusID Manager software communicates with plusID devices over a USB
connection. When connected to the USB port of a computer, the blue light on the
device stays on to show that a connection between the device and the PC has been
made.
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6. Securing plusID Devices
a. The Administrator PIN & Device Registration
plusID devices are secured to a specific organization through the assignment of
an Administrator PIN. It is what prevents the manipulation of issued plusID
devices by outside organizations and malicious or otherwise non-authorized
parties.
The Administrator PIN is assigned to the device during registration (when the
device is connected to the plusID Manager application for the first time) and is
securely stored on the device.
Each issuing organization must select an Administrator PIN (Personal
Identification Number) that will be used by Enrollment Administrators to enroll
and update all plusID devices. This PIN should be treated as a corporate secret
and guarded in the same manner as other keys/passwords that grant access to
valuable resources. It is recommended that the Administrator PIN only be
accessible by officers of the company and designated Enrollment
Administrators/Security Personnel.
! There is no way to reset the Administrator PIN that is installed on devices during
device registration. If the Administrator PIN is lost or forgotten you will not be
able to access or modify any previously issued devices
.
! It is highly recommended that each organization select a single Administrator
PIN for all plusID devices. Creation of more than one PIN will result in a
population of devices having different PINs and there is no way to determine
what PIN is on a device other than by trial and error (with a limited number of
attempts).
! If the Administrator PIN were ever to be compromised, issued devices would be
susceptible to manipulation by outside organizations, and the security of
corporate physical and logical assets would be placed at risk.
b. Single Administrative Authority
Each device can have only one administrative authority. For security purposes,
once issued, the device can only be modified or updated using the same
computer on which it was originally registered. A registered device cannot be
updated on any another computer running the plusID Manager software (even
within the same organization).
!
The plusID Manager software is not intended to be installed on more than one
computer/workstation per organization.
If trying to connect a previously issued device registered by another computer, a
Security Advisory will appear (Figure 1). The only menu options available will be
“Device Status” and “Settings,” in order to prohibit fingerprint templates from
being added or removed.
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Figure 1
Security Advisory
The only way for a registered device to be updated from a different workstation
than the one on which it was registered is for the device to be reset (see Section
III, 9.c.). Resetting device erases all stored fingerprint templates, restores its
factory default settings, and enables a device to be registered to a new user.
Resetting the device does not reset the Administrator PIN (assuming it was
changed from the default PIN at the time of device registration).
7. plusID Manager Installation
The CD containing the plusID Manager software will run automatically when
inserted in the CD-ROM drive, provided auto run is enabled, and will display the
plusID Manager Setup Wizard (Figure 2). If the installation program does not run
automatically, navigate to the CD-ROM drive and double click setup.exe.
Installation Setup Wizard
Figure 2
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Follow the screen prompts to install the software:
• Component selection:
There are two available components, the plusID Manager software and the
minidriver that is required to use the plusID device for computer logon and to
issue credentials for computer logon to other device recipients. Select from
an Administration Installation (plusID Manager and minidriver), Client
Installation (minidriver only) or Custom Installation (either).
When the component selection is complete, another Setup Wizard window
will appear to configure the installation options for the plusID Manager
software:
• Acceptance of the plusID software licensing agreement terms
• Designation of the software destination location
• Designation of software icons
• Automatic installation of Crystal Reports for .Net Framework 2.0 (required
for the plusID Manager’s reporting tool), if not already resident on
computer
8. Connecting to a plusID Device
A plusID device will power on automatically when connected via USB:
• Turn on the computer
• Insert the large end of a mini-USB cable (included with every plusID device)
into the computer’s USB port
• Insert the smallest end of the mini-USB cable into the USB port at the base of
the plusID device
The device’s blue light will blink while it is connecting and turn solid once a
connection with the computer has been established. As long as the device is
connected via USB, the solid blue light will stay on and the device’s battery will be
being charged (provided the PC is not hibernating).
Found New Hardware Wizard
The first time the device is connected to a computer, the Found New Hardware
Wizard will appear to prompt the downloading of a device driver (a standard
Microsoft driver) that enables the device to communicate with the computer:
• if the plusID Manager CD-ROM is inserted in the computer, point the
hardware wizard to the CD
• if the plusID Manager CD-ROM is not inserted, point the hardware wizard to
the Internet, where it will find the standard Microsoft driver
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9. Starting the Application
To start the application from the Windows taskbar click
Start>Programs>Privaris>plusID Manager (or elsewhere if you modified the default
file destination during installation), or double-click the plusID Manager desktop icon
shortcut, if created during setup.
The plusID Manager home page and main menu tree will be displayed (Figure 3).
The main menu tree has three branches.
1. plusID Manager
2. Devices
3. Help
Each branch contains several menu options and can be expanded and collapsed
using the up/down arrow to the right of the branch’s name.
If a plusID device is not connected to the computer when the plusID Manager
application is opened, the menu options contained under “Devices” will not be
available.
Figure 3
Main Menu
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Section II: PLUSID MANAGER MENU OPTIONS
1. Application Settings
The “Application Settings” screen (Figure 1) contains three tabs: Settings, Utilities
and About:
Figure 1
lication Settings
Settings
Enter the issuing organization’s name on this screen and it will be included on every
report that is run from the plusID Manager software. This field is not mandatory.
Select whether or not the Administrator PIN warning is displayed each time that the
plusID Manager is launched.
! The Administrator PIN function is critical to ensuring the security of devices.
Utilities
During device registration, the plusID Manager application stores, at a minimum, the
name of each user and the serial number of the plusID device issued to that user
(additional user data can be entered using the “User Info” screen in the main menu
tree). The “Utilities” screen allows an organization to determine if and where this
database of device user information is backed-up for safe keeping. If the “Always
back-up database on start up…” box is checked, a file location for downloading the
back-up data must be designated using the “browse” button. The “Back-up
Database Now” button activates a real-time database download (as opposed to the
back-up occurring only when the application is started). Once selected, a pop-up
appears for designating where on the computer the back-up file should be saved.
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About
The “About” screen lists the version number of the plusID Manager software
application.
2. Default Device Settings
The “Default Device Settings” screen (Figure 2) contains the settings that will be
applied to all plusID devices enrolled with the plusID Manager software. These
settings can be changed at any time, but changes will apply only to devices enrolled,
re-enrolled, or re-configured, after the Default Device Settings have been modified.
Note: These default settings can be changed for individual plusID devices at any
time by selecting the “Settings” option under “Devices” from the main menu tree.
Changes made on the “Settings” screen override the default device settings only for
the individual plusID device that is connected at that time.
Default Device Settin
Figure 2
s
To configure the default settings, select “Default Device Settings” from the main
menu tree.
Select “Apply Changes” after modifying any of the settings on this screen for the
settings to take effect.
The “Refresh” button resets the settings to their default values.
Following are descriptions of the individual setting options.
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a. Timeout Settings
Pre-VerificationThe Pre-Verification timeout setting determines how long the device will wait for
a verification (fingerprint swipe) before powering off.
The timeout can be set from 5 to 255 seconds. The default setting is 10seconds. Note: This setting only applies to verifications performed after enrollment, during
normal device usage, and when the device is not connected to a computer.
Post-Verification
The Post-Verification timeout setting determines how long the device’s credentials
will remain active after a successful verification. The device is active for as long
as its green light is on, post-verification.
The timeout can be set from 5 to 255seconds. The default setting is 10 seconds.
! The longer the post-verification timeout setting the greater the demand on the
device’s battery, which may reduce the average number of verifications available
per charge.
b. Security Settings
Fingerprint Matching Level
The plusID device has three configurable security settings: High, Medium, and
Low. Each setting corresponds to an associated fingerprint matching level, or
False Acceptance Rate (FAR).
Every biometric system has an associated FAR. An FAR is the percentage of
unauthorized users that the device will incorrectly match to a valid user’s stored
fingerprint template. Below are the FARs that can be set in the plusID device:
Security Setting
Low (Less Strict) 1 in 1,000 (.1%)
Medium (Default) 1 in 10,000 (.01%)
High (More Strict) 1 in 100,000 (.001%)
The low security setting may match (verify) a fingerprint faster than the high
security setting, but will allow a higher number of false acceptances, and vice
versa.
The recommended, and default security setting for the plusID device is high.
c. User Logon Settings*
Authentication Mode
The Authentication Mode selection sets the security level required when using the
plusID device for computer logon (post-enrollment). If the device is not being
used for logon, this setting can be left at its default value.
There are two options:
False Acceptance Rate (FAR)
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PIN + Biometric
requires a personal identification number (PIN) and a biometric
verification (using the plusID device). Note: If this option is selected, a
User PIN must be assigned. (See Section III, 7.b. for more information.)
Biometric Only
requires only a biometric verification (using the plusID device)
The first option is a three-factor security solution
: something the user has (the
plusID device), something they know (a PIN) and something they are (their
fingerprint).
The second option is a two-factor security solution
: something the user has (the
plusID device) and something they are (their fingerprint).
The default value is the highest security level, PIN + Biometric.
*
See Appendix E for system requirements for using plusID devices for logon in a Microsoft®
Domain Environment.
3. Reports
The Reports screen contains two pre-determined plusID Manager reports which can
be generated and run with date and user name filters. The two available reports
are:
User Accounts
Displays specific information on every user that has been enrolled using the
plusID Manager application
Devices
Displays specific information on every device that has been issued using the
plusID Manager application
Highlight and select the desired report, apply the desired filters, then select
“Generate Report.”
Reports are launched in a pop-up window and can be viewed, exported to a
delimited file, or copied from the preview screen.
Report Filters
Reports can be filtered by date or user name, or neither.
To filter by date, select “Filter by Date” and choose the start and end date. This will
retrieve all data records created between the specified dates, and including those
dates.
To filter by a specific user’s name to whom a device has been issued, enter the first
and/or last name, or any portion of either name. For example, to search for Mary
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Jones, enter “Mary” or “Jones” or “Mary Jones” or “Mar” or “Jon” or “M” or “J.”
The more specific the search criteria, the more narrow the results will be.
To retrieve all data records, do not apply any filters. Select “Ignore Date” and leave the user name filter blank. This will run the report for all users or devices
(respectively) regardless of the date registered.
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Section III: DEVICES MENU OPTIONS
The “Devices” branch of the main menu tree is only visible when a plusID device is
connected to the plusID Manager computer via USB. To expand or collapse the “Devices”
branch of the menu tree, click the arrow to the right of “Devices.”
With a plusID device connected, the main “Device” screen will appear (Figure 1). This
screen provides a snapshot of the device(s) connected to the plusID Manager. It lists the
plusID model number, serial number and the version of the firmware (software) contained in
each device. The number listed after the plusID model number (0, 1 or 2) corresponds to
the number of plusID devices connected to the plusID Manager.
Figure 1
Devices Screen
If more than one plusID device is connected a separate node of the menu tree will appear
for each device (Figure 2), and specify the type of device, its model number. The counter
after the device model number (0, 1 or 2) corresponds to the number of devices connected.
Clicking on the plus/minus sign to the left of this node expands/collapses the menu options
for each device.
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1. plusID Device Registration
a. OverviewWhen a device is connected to the plusID Manager software for the first time the
“Register plusID Device” screen will appear (Figure 3). This screen registers the
device to its user as well as to the issuing organization.
Device Re
Figure 3
istration Screen
The device is registered to the user by entering the user’s first and last name.
The device is registered (and thereby secured) to the issuing organization by
issuing an Administrator PIN to the device. The Administrator PIN is a security
feature that makes plusID devices unique to each issuing organization, and
prohibits the manipulation of issued plusID devices by outside organizations and
malicious or otherwise non-authorized parties.
Each plusID device is shipped with a factory default Administrator PIN. To
secure a device to the issuing organization, the factory default PIN must be
overwritten with the organization’s Administrator PIN using the “Device
Registration” screen (Figure 3).
! It is highly recommended that each organization select a single Administrator
PIN for all plusID devices. Creation of more than one PIN will result in a
population of devices having different PINs. There is no way to determine
what PIN is on a device other than by trial and error and the number of
attempts is limited. This PIN should be treated as a corporate secret and
guarded in the same manner as other keys/passwords that grant access to
valuable resources. If the Administrator PIN were ever to be compromised,
issued devices would be susceptible to manipulation by outside organizations,
and the security of corporate physical and logical assets would be placed at
risk. (See Section I.6.a. under Getting Started for critical information on
Administrator PIN selection and ramifications).
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2. Device Registration
When a new or reset device is connected to the plusID Manager for the first time
the “Register plusID Device” screen is displayed (Figure 3).
The three steps below must be repeated each time a new plusID device is
connected.
1. Enter the first and last name of the user (mandatory). Note: This
information is not stored on the user’s device. It is stored only in the
plusID Manager’s database for record keeping purposes.
If the device is being connected for the first time but a user is not
being enrolled, a placeholder first and last name can be entered to
register the device, and then changed (using the “User Info” screen)
when the device is enrolled.
2. Enter the device’s factory default PIN (4321) in the Current PIN field.
Then enter the organization’s Administrator PIN in the New PIN field and
confirm it in the indicated field. This overwrites the default PIN and installs
the organization’s Administrator PIN on the device. The Administrator PIN
can be from four (4) to eight (8) letters, numbers and/or characters.
! It is imperative that the Administrator PIN be treated as a corporate secret and
guarded in the same manner as other keys/passwords that grant access to
valuable resources. There is no way to reset the Administrator PIN. If it were
lost or forgotten you will not be able to modify any previously issued devices
(See Section I.6.a. under Getting Started for critical information on
Administrator PIN selection and ramifications).
! The current (default) Administrator PIN for all new plusID devices is 4321
3. Select the Register Device button.
The Administrator PIN is requested only once per plusID Manager session, per
device. It will not be requested again during the same session, but will be required
each time a new device is connected.
3. Use of the Administrator PIN with Previously Registered Devices
When a registered device is connected to the same plusID Manager computer on
which it was registered, it will be recognized as an authorized device. The
“Device Registration” screen will not be displayed. The Administrator PIN (the PIN
chosen by the Administrator’s organization, not the default PIN) will be requested
whenever a function requiring security is invoked, such as enrolling an additional
finger or loading a credential (Figure 4).
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Figure 4
dmin PIN Entr
The Administrator PIN is requested only once per plusID Manager session, per
device. It will not be requested again during the same session, but will be required
each time a new device is connected.
In the case of a device that has been reset, the Device Registration screen will be
presented just as with a new unregistered device. Though the reset device will still
have the same Administrator PIN assigned during its initial registration, not the
default PIN. The Administrator PIN is not reset when the device is reset.
a. Incorrect PIN EntryIf the incorrect Administrator PIN or User PIN is entered an Incorrect PIN
message is displayed (Figure 5).
Incorrect PIN Messa
Figure 5
e
To prevent malicious attempts to access plusID devices, only nine incorrect tries
are permitted. If the correct PIN is not entered on the tenth try, the device will be
inaccessible. The number of retries remaining is shown in the Incorrect PIN
message box. In the case of the User PIN the Administrator can reset the PIN to
the factory default setting (see below).
! If the Administrator PIN is entered incorrectly ten times, the connected device
will be permanently inaccessible to the Administrator.
b. Issuing More than One Device per User
If issuing an additional or a replacement device to a user, the user information
may be retrieved from the database to ensure the accuracy of data entry. Click
the “Search for existing users” button on the “Device Registration” screen and
select the user from the list of users in the database. All of the same user
information will be associated with the new device in the plusID Manager
database.
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4. Device Status
Device Status Screen
Figure 6
The “Device Status” screen (Figure 6)provides a snapshot of the technical specifics
of the device that is connected, including:
Battery Status
The plusID device is powered by a rechargeable battery. The Battery Status
portion of the screen indicates whether or not the device is currently being
charged, and includes a progress bar to indicate the device’s current battery level.
The further to the right the bar is, the fuller the battery.
Note: The device is rechargeable over USB. So whenever a plusID device is
connected to the plusID Manager computer, it is being charged.
See Appendix Cfor battery recharging instructions.
File System Properties
File System Properties details the amount of used and available storage space on a
device. Each plusID device has 48K of available space for storing fingerprint
templates, access credentials, and any additional credentials added by the
issuing organization (requires Privaris software development kit).
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Manufacturing InformationManufacturing Information lists the device’s model number, serial number, and date
of manufacture. This information is typically only needed for customer service
inquiries.
Revision InformationRevision Information lists the version information of the hardware and software
specific to each device.
Device PropertiesDevice Properties lists the plusID device’s unique MAC address, which refers to a
communication channel(s) within the device. This address will only display if
required for the operation of the device.
Refresh Status ButtonIf there has been a change to any of the device specific status information, pressing
the Refresh Status button will update the information in real time.
5. Enrollment
Enrollment is the key element of the plusID device issuance process. It is what
makes the device work for its enrolled owner and no one else. A precise enrollment
is critical for the plusID device to operate properly.
During enrollment the user’s fingerprint images are captured, encoded and securely
stored as a template on the plusID device. Enrollment readies the plusID for regular
day-to-day use, which is called verification. Verification is simply a fingerprint swipe
in which the device compares the live fingerprint presented to it with the fingerprint
templates stored during enrollment to ensure that only the authorized user can
operate the device.
a. Enrollment Administrator Guidelines
1. Always review the “How to Swipe” instructions with each user before
beginning enrollment.
2. Always enroll both thumbs to ensure that there is a backup in case of
injury.
3. Always enroll the users’ primary thumb first.
4. In the event a thumb is not an option, default to the user’s index finger(s).
5. More than two thumbs/fingers can be enrolled in a single device, but is
likely to result in slower verifications.
6. Remember that as an Enrollment Authority you can erase and re-enroll a
user’s fingerprint at any time.
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b. Device User Guidelines
1. Fingers should be free of excessive dirt or grease but otherwise do not
need to be washed prior to enrollment.
2. The plusID device should be held with one hand - just as it will be held
during normal device use.
3. Review the “How to Swipe” instructions that follow to ensure the proper
positioning of the fingerprint relative to the sensor. The central, most
feature-rich portion of the fingerprint – not the fingertip – must be swiped
over the device’s fingerprint sensor. This is where the fingerprint pattern
is centralized and typically forms a bull's eye, U or S shape (see image
below).
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How to Swipe
Fingerprint Sensor Instructions
Review the instructions below with each user and let them practice swiping
with their device. Not doing so will result in a poor quality enrollment and
difficulty using the plusID device. (These images are also linked from the
“Help” section of the plusID Manager.)
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c. Enrollment Set-Up
1 Open the plusID Manager software application.
2 Hand the user their new plusID device.
3 Review the “How to Swipe” instructions with the user, letting them practice
swiping until they can do so properly and comfortably (see section 2.b. or the
Help menu within plusID Manager)
4 Insert the largest end of the mini-USB cable, packaged with the plusID
device, into the computer's USB port, and the smallest end into the port at
the base of the plusID.
5 For each new device the “Device Registration” screen will appear (Figure 3).
i. Enter the user's first and last name. Employee number is optional,
but recommended. Employee number is any unique identifier, i.e., an
official employee i.d., or social security number. Note: None of this
user information is stored on the device. It is stored only in the plusID
Manager’s database for record keeping purposes.
ii. Each device is shipped with a default Administrator PIN of 4321.
Enter the default Administrator PIN as the “Current PIN.” Before
entering a new PIN, see the warning below. The new Administrator
PIN can be from four to eight letters, numbers and/or characters.
! It is highly recommended that each organization select a single
Administrator PIN for all plusID devices. This PIN should be selected by an
Officer of the company or by Security Personnel. The Administrator PIN
should be treated as a corporate secret and guarded in the same manner as
other keys/passwords that grant access to valuable resources. If the
Administrator PIN were ever to be compromised, issued devices would be
susceptible to manipulation by outside organizations, and the security of
corporate physical and logical assets would be placed at risk. There is no
way to reset the Administrator PIN. For more information on the
Administrator PIN, see #9 under Getting Started.
d. Enroll the First Thumb
Note: Sit near the user to watch closely and ensure that they are following the
Enrollment Guidelines. An enrollment cannot be stopped once begun, but can
be easily erased and redone.
1. Always enroll the primary thumb first. Ask if the user is right or left handed.
! If the plusID will be used only for computer logon, it may be advisable to enroll
the primary index finger (in place of the thumb), assuming that the device will
regularly be positioned flat on a desk connected to a computer, as opposed to
being held and operated in-hand.
1. Select “Enrollment” from the menu tree.
2. Select the “Enroll” button from the Enrollment screen
3. To initiate enrollment, select the respective thumb from the on-screen hand
diagram.
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! The device has no way of distinguishing which finger is swiped, so be certain
that the finger selected on the screen is in fact the same finger that the user
is actually applying.
4. Convey the instructions from the on-screen prompts to the user
.
The prompts will appear above the “Enroll” button and will specify when to
swipe a finger as well as provide feedback on the quality of the swipe. If the
software deems a swipe “invalid,” watch the user closely to ensure that they
are following the “How to Swipe” instructions and coach as necessary.
!Tell the user to swipe whenever they see a blinking green light.
A typical enrollment requires three to five swipes. The first few swipes of an
enrollment create the fingerprint template. The last swipe is a verification
swipe that confirms that the user's live print can be successfully matched to
their stored fingerprint template, and is required to complete enrollment.
Verification is indicated by a solid green light and should only take about a
second.
! Watch closely to ensure that the user is swiping properly. If the software
deems a swipe “invalid,” or if the user has difficulty verifying, review the
“Troubleshooting” guidelines linked from the “Help” section of the plusID
Manager, or Appendix A of this manual for Expanded Troubleshooting
guidelines. Modify the user’s swiping technique accordingly, and if necessary,
erase the finger (see Section 5.i.) and re-enroll it, starting with enrollment step
#3.
The plusID’s Light Behavior During Enrollment
The plusID’s solid blue light will remain on as long as the device is
connected via USB, while the other lights correspond to the on screen prompts.
Blinking
Green
Requesting a fingerprint swipe
Solid Yellow
Brief Solid
Green
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Sensor is processing a fingerprint swipe
An image has been successfully captured
during fingerprint template creation, or
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Continuous
Solid Green
Brief Solid
Red, then
Blinking
Green
Continuous
Solid Red
A successful enrollment
The sensor did not get sufficient information
from the fingerprint to process the swipe. This
often happens if the sensor is touched before
a swipe is begun, as opposed to placing the
finger and swiping in one continuous motion.
Enrollment failed. See “Troubleshooting”
(Appendix A, or under “Help” in the menu
tree). Modify the user's swiping technique
accordingly, erase and re-enroll the finger.
5. Upon a successful enrollment the on-screen prompt, will read “Enrollment
Success,” and a rectangular fingerprint image will appear atop the enrolled
finger on the hand diagram.
! If enrollment fails, see Section 5.h.
e. Enroll the Second Thumb
Repeat the instructions from 5.c. and 5.d., with the user's secondary
thumb.
f. Completing Device Issuance
With two thumbs enrolled, enrollment is complete.
To complete the plusID device issuance process, the necessary access
credential(s) need to be assigned to the device to ready it for physical and/or
logical (IT) access. See Section 7 (“Credentials: Using the plusID for Door
Access”) to assign physical access credentials for door entry, and Section 8.
(“Credentials: Using the plusID for Windows Logon”) to assign logical access
credentials for computer logon.
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! If access credentials were loaded prior to enrollment, device issuance is
complete. Disconnect the plusID device from the computer and hand it to the
user with the USB cable and plusID Quick Start Guide that was enclosed in their
device box.
g. Verification
Verification (the last fingerprint swipe during enrollment) confirms a user’s identity
by matching their live fingerprint to their stored fingerprint template. This is how
the device will be used on a daily basis for access to protected resources.
Verification should only take about a second and is indicated by a solid green
light.
Each user must be able to quickly and repeatedly verify. If verification was
sluggish (two seconds or more), or if verification failed, see the “Troubleshooting”
guidelines linked from the “Help” section of the plusID Manager, or Appendix A of
this manual for Expanded Troubleshooting guidelines. After reviewing these
pointers with the user, erase the finger in question and re-enroll it, starting with
step #3 in Section 5.d.
! A verification can be prompted at any time and is a quick way 1) to test the
quality of an enrollment and 2) for the user to practice using their plusID device. It
is recommended that after each enrollment the Enrollment Administrator prompt
the user to verify two or three times in addition.
To prompt a verification:
1. Selecting “Verify” from the Enrollment screen.
2. Selecting an enrolled finger from the on-screen hand diagram
3. Follow the on-screen prompt. Just as during enrollment, the device will
blink green to request a verification (swipe), turn solid green upon a
successful verification, and solid red upon a failed verification.
h. Failed Enrollment
A typical enrollment requires three to five fingerprint swipes, though some
fingerprints will require more. The on-screen prompts will continue to request
fingerprint swipes until the device has enough data (unique features) to form a
fingerprint template. If a high enough quality fingerprint template cannot be
obtained, the device will signal a solid red light and the on-screen prompt will say
“Enrollment Failed.”
This occurs most often because the user was not following the User Guidelines
(3.b. above), in particular the “How to Swipe” instructions. Carefully review the
following, as necessary, in this order:
1. “How to Swipe” instructions, linked from the “Help” section of the
plusID Manager
2. “Troubleshooting” guidelines, linked from the “Help” section of the
plusID Manager
3. Expanded Troubleshooting Guidelines in Appendix A of this manual
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Modify the user’s swiping technique accordingly, erase the finger and re-enroll it.
i. Erasing a Finger/Enrollment
This option erases the selected finger’s fingerprint template from the plusID
device. Only an enrolled finger can be erased.
If an Enrollment was successful but the user is having trouble verifying, or
verification is sluggish (two seconds or more), it is recommended that the
respective finger be erased and then re-enrolled after reviewing the “How to
Swipe” and “Troubleshooting” guidelines linked from the “Help” section of the
plusID Manager. For Expanded Troubleshooting, see Appendix A of this manual.
Note: The erase feature does not erase a device, only individual fingerprints
stored on the device one at a time. For purposes of recycling a device for reissue, use the device reset feature (see 6.b.iii) which erases all of the stored
fingerprints at once, and restores the device to its factory default settings.
To erase a finger/enrollment:
1. Select the "Remove" button from the Enrollment screen.
2. Select the respective finger from the on-screen hand diagram.
3. Select "Yes" to confirm erasure.
j. Fingerprint Augmentation
After an enrollment, the plusID device uses data from successful verifications
during regular device use to enhance the quality of the originally stored
fingerprint template(s), as necessary. This “learning” feature helps reduce
potential false rejections and ensure positive user experiences with the device.
Any swipes/verifications that expose the sensor to more surface area or new
fingerprint features, beyond what was captured during enrollment, will result in
the automatic augmentation of the original fingerprint template. Up to five
augmentations can occur, per fingerprint template. Augmentation
Augmentation is a “behind the scenes” feature of the plusID’s fingerprint
algorithm and is not indicated in the plusID Manager interface.
6. User Info
With each enrollment performed, the plusID Manager saves a record containing
information on the enrolled user and their device. The “User Info” option from the
menu tree displays the user portion of this record. The information displayed on the
“User Info” screen (Figure 7) pertains to the owner of the connected plusID device.
Note: This information is not stored on the user’s device. User information is stored
only in the plusID Manager database for record keeping purposes and can be
accessed through “Reports” on the menu tree.
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Before a device is enrolled, the first and last name of the user to whom the device is
being issued must be entered during device registration (see 1.a.). Selecting “User
Info” from the menu tree displays this information and gives the Enrollment
Administrator access to edit it as well as provide additional user specific information,
such as an employee number (unique ID), a phone number, and comments. The
maximum character limitations for each field are:
Employee number = 50 characters, including spaces
Contact number = 50 characters, including spaces
Comments = 8198 characters, including spaces
The first name, last name, and middle initial from this screen will always appear at
the top of the Enrollment screen when it is open to indicate whose device is
connected.
Figure 7
User Info Screen
7. Credentials: Using the plusID for Door Access
The “Credentials” option from the main menu tree (Figure 8) is used for loading
physical access credentials (card formats) onto plusID devices so that the device can
be used for door/facility access. Different card formats can be assigned to each of
the four function buttons on the front of the plusID device.
! This procedure requires an additional USB port, a smart card reader, and an
idBank™ available from HID® or Priv aris®. idBank is a smart card containing card
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formats that are securely transferred to plusID devices using the plusID Manager
software.
a. Overview
If the plusID device will be used in place of access cards or fobs to access doors
and facilities, a physical access credential, in the form of a card format, must be
loaded onto the plusID device via the plusID Manager. This is done using an
HID idBank™, which is a smart card containing HID or Indala prox card formats
in quantities of 25, 50, 100, 200 or 300. All HID and Indala prox formats are
available. Additional formats will be supported in the future.
! Once a card format has been loaded on to a plusID device, it cannot be moved
off of the device back onto an idBank.
b. Loading a Card Format onto a plusID from an idBankWith the device connected via USB to the Enrollment Administrator’s
computer:
1. Connect a plusID device to the plusID Manager via USB
2. Register the device if it is not already
3. Connect a smart card reader to computer via USB (if not built into
computer).
4. Insert idBank in smart card reader
5. Select “Credentials” from the menu tree. The Credential Management
screen is displayed (Figure 8)
6. Select the “Card” tab under “Credentials Source.”
7. Select the appropriate smart card reader from the drop down menu.
The list of available card formats will be displayed. Previously
assigned card formats are sorted to the bottom of the list, grayed out
and the status is shown as “In Use.”
8. “Drag” an unassigned card format from the list and “drop” it in one of
the four white squares above (repeat as necessary). Each square
corresponds to one of the device’s four function buttons. A progress
bar is displayed as the credential is generated.
! Inform the user what doors/facilities are assigned to each of the
buttons (i.e., card formats) so that they will know what buttons to use
for daily access.
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Figure 8
Credential Loadin
Screen
When credential generation is complete the card format will be shown in the
selected location (Figure 8). Different card formats can be loaded for each of the
device’s four buttons for access to multiple doors and facilities. For user
convenience, the same card format can be loaded onto multiple buttons, if
desired.
! If the device is enrolled, but not being used for computer logon, or if a User PIN is
not required for logon, device issuance is complete. Disconnect the plusID device
from the computer and hand it to the user with their USB cable, and plusID Quick
Start Guide that was enclosed in their device box.
c. Loading a Card Format from the Database TabAll card formats loaded by the plusID Manager are retained in the database.
A card format may be reloaded from the database onto the same
device.
1. Select the Database tab under Credentials Source.
2. Select Detail view using the icon under and to the left of the recycling
bin.
3. Choose a card format associated with the device serial number as
shown in the center column of the list.
4. “Drag and drop” it to one of the white rectangles above associated
with each of the four device buttons. A progress bar is displayed as
the credential is generated.
5. When credential generation is complete the card format will be shown
in the selected location.
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d. Loading a Card Format from the Device TabCard formats moved from the device to the recycling bin are retained and
can be viewed under the Device tab. A card format that shows an “unassigned” status is still on the device and may be reassigned to any
available button.
1. Select the Device tab under Credentials Source.
2. Select Detail view using the icon under and to the left of the recycling
bin.
3. Choose a card format with an “unassigned” status
4. “Drag and drop” it to one of the white rectangles above associated
with each of the four device buttons. A progress bar is displayed as
the credential is generated.
5. When credential generation is complete the card format will be shown
in the selected location.
e. Loading a Card Format from the File Tab
This function is not implemented.
f. Removing a Card FormatTo remove a card format, or physical access credential, from a plusID device,
“drag” it from one of the white rectangles associated with the device’s four
buttons and “drop” it into the waste basket / recycle bin located in the middle,
right portion of the screen. Removed credentials become “unassigned,” and are
visible from the “Devices” tab. To re-assign the credential, simply drag and drop
it to the desired button above.
g. Demonstrating Physical Access Functionality
The plusID Manager software enables you to load demonstration card formats
onto a plusID device to demonstrate interaction with a door reader and simulate
physical access.
The demonstration card formats can be added to your existing physical access
control system (PACS), or used with a battery powered HID demonstration
reader included the plusID evaluation kit from Privaris.
In normal use, card formats are loaded from an idBank (see page 7), which is a
special smart card that can be purchased from Privaris or an authorized partner,
such as HID. The smart card contains card formats that are securely transferred
to plusID devices using the plusID Manager.
To load demonstration card formats onto a plusID:
1. select “Credentials” from the main menu of the plusID Managers
2. select the “Demo” tab from the middle of the Credentials screen
3. the available card formats will appear at the bottom of the screen
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4. select a card format and “drag and drop” it into one of the four white
squares at the top of the screen that correspond to each of the device’s
four function buttons. Repeat as necessary.
! Only HID demo codes will work with battery powered HID demonstration readers
The demonstration card formats are reusable and can be removed (dragged from
a button to the on-screen trash can) and re-loaded as many times as desired.
8. Credentials: Using the plusID for Windows® Computer Logon*
If the plusID device will be used in place of passwords for computer logon in a
Microsoft domain environment, follow the instructions below.
With the device connected via USB to the plusID Manager application:
1. Select “Settings” from the menu tree. (See plusID Manager Operator’s
Manual for the distinction between “Settings” and “Default Device Settings”
menu options.)
2. Under “User Logon Settings,” select the desired authentication mode for
logon: PIN + Biometric or Biometric Only, and press “Apply Changes.”
3. If Biometric Only is chosen, instruct the user to enter “1234” when prompted
for a PIN during logon. Skip steps 4 – 9 below. Their plusID device is now
ready to be used for logon.
4. If PIN + Biometric is chosen, select “PINs” from the menu tree.
5. Select the “User” tab. This screen sets the User PIN required for logon and
stores it on the plusID device.
6. Enter the current (default) User PIN: 1234.
! This is different from the Administrator PIN that was entered when the device
was registered.
7. Ask the user to select a new User PIN (from four to eight letters, numbers
and/or characters).
8. Allow the user access to the keyboard to privately enter their User PIN.
9. Press “Change PIN” for the new User PIN to take effect.
* Logon requires Microsoft Windows 2000 Server or later configured as a doma in controll er and ru nnin g
Microsoft Certificate Services, and the Privaris minidriver (included with Privaris plusID Manager
software). See Appendix E for a full description of system requirements.
! If the device is going to be used for logical/IT access only, and it has already been
enrolled, disconnect the plusID device from the computer, hand it to the user along
with the USB cable and plusID Quick Start Guide that was enclosed in the device
box. Device issuance is complete. If the device is also going to be used for physical
(door) access, see Section 7.
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9. Settings
The “Settings” screen includes three tabs across the top for access to Device
Settings, Device Utilities, and Reset Options.
a. Device Settings
The first tab of the “Settings” screen, “Device Settings,” (Figure 9)lists the
settings that will be applied to the plusID device connected to the plusID
Manager software. Unless changed, these settings will be the same as the
“Default Device Settings.” Changing these settings override the Default Device
Settings only for the device that is connected.
Device Settin
Figure9
s Screen
Note: The default settings for all enrolled devices can be changed at any
time for by selecting the “Default Device Settings” option under “plusID
Manager” from the main menu tree.
To change the settings for an individual plusID device, select “Settings” from the
main menu tree, select the new settings, then select “Apply Changes” for the
settings to take effect.
The “Get Defaults” button resets the settings to their original values (per the
“Default Device Settings” values). To reinstate the default setting values on the
device, select “Get Defaults” then select “Apply Changes.”
The “Refresh” button cancels changes made prior to the “Apply Changes” being
selected.
Following are descriptions of the individual setting options.
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i. Timeout Settings
Pre-Verification Period
The Pre-Verification Period timeout setting determines 1) how long the
device will attempt to match a fingerprint before failing a verification
attempt and 2) how long the device will wait for a verification (fingerprint
swipe) before powering off.
The timeout can be set from 5 to 255 seconds. The default setting is 10
seconds.
Note: This setting only applies to verifications performed after
enrollment, during normal device usage, and when the device is not
connected to a computer.
Post-Verification Period
The Post-Verification Period timeout setting determines how long the
device’s credentials will remain active after a successful verification. The
device is active for as long as its green light is on, post-verification.
The timeout can be set from 5 to 255 seconds. The default setting is 10
seconds.
! The longer the post-verification timeout setting, the greater the demand on
the device’s battery, which may reduce the average number of verifications
available per charge.
ii. Security Settings
Fingerprint Matching Level
The plusID device has three configurable security settings: High,
Medium, and Low. Each setting corresponds to an associated
fingerprint matching level, or False Acceptance Rate (FAR).
Every biometric system has an associated FAR. An FAR is the
percentage of unauthorized users that the device will incorrectly
match to a valid user’s stored fingerprint template. Below are the FARs
that can be set in the plusID device:
Security Setting
False Acceptance Rate (FAR)
Low (Less Strict) 1 in 1,000 (.1%)
Medium (Default) 1 in 10,000 (.01%)
High (More Strict) 1 in 100,000 (.001%)
The low security setting may match (verify) a fingerprint faster than the
high security setting, but will allow a higher number of false
acceptances, and vice versa.
The recommended, and default security setting for the plusID device is
high.
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iii. User Logon Settings
Authentication Mode
The Authentication Mode selection sets the security level required when
using the plusID device for computer logon (post-enrollment). If the
device is not being used for logon, this setting can be left at its default
value.
There are two options:
PIN + Biometric
requires a personal identification number (PIN) and a biometric
verification (using the plusID device). Note: If this option is
selected, a User PIN must be assigned (see Section 8. for more
information).
Biometric Only
this option still requires that a placeholder personal identification
number (PIN) be entered, in addition to a biometric verification, but
any four random numbers/letters/characters can be entered, as
opposed to requiring the same user-defined PIN each time (as
above).
The first option is a three-factor security solution
: something the user
has (the plusID device), something they know (a PIN) and something
they are (their fingerprint).
The second option is a two-factor security solution
: something the user
has (the plusID device) and something they are (their fingerprint).
The default value is the highest security level, PIN + Biometric.
b. Device Utilities
The second tab of the “Settings” screen, “Device Utilities,” (Figure 10) enables
the updating of a plusID device as well as the extraction of the device’s log file
and security certificate. The functions on the Device Utilities tab apply only to the
plusID device that is connected to the plusID Manager software.
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Device Utilities Screen
Figure 10
Following are descriptions of the individual functions on the Device Utilities
screen:
i. Extract Certificate File
Each plusID device contains a unique security certificate. The
certificate is a unique identifier for the device. In the event a security
operation needs to be performed in which the device needs to be
uniquely identified, the certificate can be extracted (as a file), saved
for transfer by selecting the “Extract Certificate File” button.
ii. Extract Device Log
Each plusID device maintains a running log of device activity that
documents the internal workings of the device. This log file can be
extracted by selecting “Extract Device Log” and specifying where to
save the file.
The only time the log would need to be extracted was if it was
requested by Customer Service in order to diagnose a problem. The
device log is made up of engineering code that is only
decipherable by engineers.
iii. Device FirmwareFirmware is the software that is embedded within the plusID device.
The device firmware function enables the updating of firmware on a
plusID device. This function is only necessary if you have received
updated device firmware from Privaris.
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! A firmware upgrade does not erase or reset the device and has no
impact on any of the information that is stored on the device (i.e.,
device settings, fingerprint templates, Administrator PIN, credentials,
etc.)
If in receipt of updated firmware, with a device connected to the
plusID Manager computer:
1. Download and save the firmware file onto the computer which has
the plusID Manager installed. When saving, do not change the
name or file extension of the file.
2. Click on the “Browse” button to the right of the “New Firmware
Image File” field.
3. Browse to and select the saved firmware file.
4. With the path and file name for the firmware file is inserted, click
the “Update” button.
5. The new firmware will be downloaded onto the connected device.
During the download, the device’s lights will cycle green, red,
yellow and blue.
6. When the upgrade is complete a confirmation message will
appear.
! Do not unplug the device from the computer until the cycling lights
stop and a device upgrade confirmation message is received.
c. Device ResetThe third tab of the “Settings” screen, “Device Reset,” (Figure 11) enables all or
portions of the information stored on the device to be erased and reset. The
options on the Device Reset screen apply only to the plusID device that is
presently connected to the plusID Manager software.
Check the boxes next to the appropriate reset option(s) and then select the “Apply
Reset” button to implement the changes. All four lights on the device will flash
concurrently while the device reboots to implement the changes.
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Device Reset O
Figure 11
tions Tab
The reset options are:
Change Device Manager
Each device can have only one administrative authority, or device manager. The
“Change Device Manager” option disassociates the device with its original
administrative authority (i.e., workstation running the plusID Manager software)
and enables it to be re-registered and administered on another, or the same,
workstation running the plusID Manager software.
Selecting this option will require the device to be re-registered.
! Once the “Change Device Manager” option is implemented, and until the device is
re-registered on another workstation within the same organization, the device is
susceptible to being administered and manipulated by any other organization with
plusID Manager software. However, once it is re-registered, it cannot be updated
on any another computer running the plusID Manager software (even within the
same organization).
Erase All Credentials
This option erases all credential files stored on the device, which includes
physical access card formats used for entering doors and facilities, and any
logical access credentials required for computer logon.
Erase All Fingerprint TemplatesThis option erases all fingerprint templates that were enrolled in the device.
Reset User PIN to Default
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This option changes the Personal Identification Number (PIN) that the device’s
user defined, and is required in addition to the plusID device for logging onto their
computer, and reverts it back to the system default of 1234.
Reset User Application Data (different from erase?)
This option erases all third party software information that has been stored on the
device, for example the minidriver that may be resident to enable computer logon.
This command does not erase user data from applications that are not registered
with the plusID Manager.
Reset to Factory Defaults (button in bottom left of screen)
Selecting the “Reset to Factory Defaults” option will destroy all access
credentials, fingerprint templates, and reset both PINS (Administrative and User)
and revert the device to its original factory–default state. This is the only function
that eliminates all user data stored on the device.
This operation will erase all access credentials from the device. If the credentials
exist in the plusID Manager’s database, they can be reloaded to the same device.
If there is no backup, the credential is permanently lost.
10. PINs
The PIN Management Screen enables the Administrator and User PIN to be
changed and for the User PIN (only) to be reset.
a. Changing the Administrator PINThe Administrator PIN can be changed, but it cannot be reset if lost or forgotten.
! Once set, it strongly recommended that the Administrator PIN not be
changed without a compelling reason.
Creation of more than one PIN will
result in a population of devices with different PINs and significantly increases
the odds of being locked out of a device(s). There is no way to determine what
PIN is on a device other than by trial and error (with a limited number of
attempts).
To change the Administrator PIN:
1. Select “PINs” from the main menu tree. The PIN Management screen will
be displayed.
2. Select the “Administrator” tab at the top of the dialog box
3. Enter the default Administrator PIN in the Current PIN field: 4321.
! The factory default Administrator PIN for all new plusID devices is 4321
4. Enter the organization’s new Administrator PIN twice, in the indicated
fields. The PIN
can be from four to eight letters, numbers and/or
characters in length.
5. Select “Change PIN.”
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Changing the PIN overwrites the previous Administrator PIN. This new PIN will
now be downloaded onto all future enrolled devices. The computer on which the
Administrator PIN was changed will no longer be able to communicate with
previously enrolled devices (with the previous Administrator PIN).
b. User PIN
The User PIN is used for Windows login* or other smart card functions, postenrollment. Each plusID device is shipped with a factory default User PIN
(separate from the Administrator PIN). If the device is not to be used for smart
card functions it is not necessary to change the User PIN.
For more information on using the plusID device for computer logon, see Section
8, “Credentials: Using the plusID for Windows Computer Logon.”
*
Logon requires Microsoft Windows 2000 Server or later configured as a domain controller and
running Microsoft Certificate Services, and the Privaris minidriver (included with Privaris plusID
Manager software). See Appendix E for a full description of system requirements.
c. Changing the User PINTo change the User PIN on the device from the factory default:
1. Select “PINs” from the main menu tree. The PIN Management screen will be
displayed (Figure 12)
2. Select the “User” tab at the top of the dialog box
3. Enter the default User PIN in the Current PIN field: 1234
! The factory default User PIN for all new plusID devices is 1234
4. Ask the user to select a new User PIN, from four (4) to eight (8) letters,
numbers and/or characters.
5. Allow the user access to the keyboard to privately enter their User PIN.
6. Select “Change PIN.”
! For security purposes the Enrollment Administrator should not know the User
PIN. Should the user forget their PIN, the Enrollment Authority can reset it to
a default value without having the original User PIN.
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Figure 12
User PIN Screen
d. Resetting the User PINUnlike the Administrative PIN on the device, the User PIN can be reset to its
factory default value in the event a user forgets their logon/User PIN. To reset the
User PIN:
1. Select “PINs” from the main menu tree
2. Select the ‘User” tab
3. Select “Reset PIN."
4. Enter the Administrator PIN
5. The User PIN will be reset to its original default value: 1234.
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Section IV: HELP
The “Help” branch of the main menu tree contains documentation for quick reference in lieu
of referring to hard copies. There are three main categories of documentation. Click the
“plus” arrow next to each category to see the expanded list of files contained therein.
The Help categories and documentation files include:
Fingerprint Sensor Instructions
• “How to Swipe” sensor instruction pictorial
• Troubleshooting guidelines (abbreviated)
Device Documentation
• plusID60 Quick Start Guide for device usage
Software Documentation
• plusID Manager software Quick Start Guide for device issuance
• plusID Manager Operators Manual
Viewing Help Documentation
All of the documentation is in PDF format and can be viewed simply by double-clicking the
file name. The file will open within the application window.
To view a file in an external window, full size, click the “Launch in External Browser” text link
at the bottom of the application window (Figure 1).
Printing Help Documentation
1. Double-click on the file name to open the document in the application window.
2. Click the “Launch in External Browser” text link at the bottom of the application
window (Figure 1).
3. Print the document from the PDF viewer application used to open the file
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Figure 1
External Browser Button
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Appendix A
Troubleshooting - Expanded
If any of the following three bullet points apply, refer to the troubleshooting levels below,
starting with Level 1 and progressing through Level 5, as necessary, and erasing and
re- enrolling fingers as necessary.
• Verification or enrollment failed
• Verifications are sluggish (two seconds or more)
• The user cannot could not quickly and repeatedly verify
• Make sure that the user is holding the device with only one hand, or as it was held
during enrollment
• Wipe-off any excess dirt or grease from finger using a tissue or article of clothing
Troubleshooting Level 2
Review the following list of common swipe sensor errors and correct the user’s
behavior(s) accordingly.
Common Errors
•Accidentally touching the sensor before beginning to swipe
Do not place/rest finger on sensor before swiping, it triggers the device’s red
light. Place finger on sensor and swipe in one continuous motion.
•Bending the finger during a swipe
Always keep thumb flat and level with the device while swiping. Even a slightly
bent finger lifts the central, most feature-rich portion of the fingerprint off of the
sensor and exposes the fingertip (the least feature-rich portion of the print).
•Not following through
Do not stop swiping until the fingerprint sensor is clearly visible above the thumb.
•Pressing too hard
Do not squeeze the device. Use medium pressure. On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1
being very light and 5 being hard, pressure should equal about a 3.
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Not pressing hard enough
•
Lightly dragging thumb over the sensor is not sufficient for the sensor to see the
print. The finger must make solid contact, which requires medium pressure. On
a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being very light and 5 being hard, pressure should equal
about a 3.
•Starting a swipe too high or too low
With thumb hovering over top the sensor, align the first knuckle with the sensor
as the starting point for swiping. This exposes only the central and most featurerich portion of the fingerprint to the sensor during a swipe.
•Swiping too fast or too slow
Use a moderate, steady speed. Swiping too fast or too slow prevents the sensor
from collecting the necessary data for processing.
•Keep thumb level while swiping, do not tilt or rock thumb to the left or right.
Troubleshooting Level 3
Approximately 10% of all users have a fingerprint that is not centrally located. So the
area that is swiped over the sensor is not very feature-rich and results in a low
quality fingerprint template:
• Examine the user’s fingerprint in bright light to determine if its pattern
(typically a bull’s eye, U shape, or S shape) is off-center and closer to the left
or right side of their finger.
• If their print is off-center, coach the user to roll their finger to the left or right
accordingly when swiping such that the main pattern of their fingerprint is fully
exposed to the sensor. They will always have to use the same swiping
technique (during enrollment and day-to-day device use).
Troubleshooting Level 4
If enrollment of the thumbs is still failing or verification is sluggish, try enrolling other
fingers, starting with the primary index finger. If index fingers cannot be enrolled,
attempt to enroll any other finger, with the goal of having any two fingers enrolled,
one as a primary and one as a back-up.
The device is designed for thumbs so that is can be operated with one hand, but any
finger can technically be enrolled.
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Troubleshooting Level 5
Approximately 1 % of the population is unable to use fingerprint biometric
technologies. If enrollment and verification is failing for all fingers after trying
Troubleshooting steps 1 - 5, then the user should be issued a non-biometric
means for access.
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Appendix B
Overview of plusID Device Light Behavior
The plusID device has four indicator lights: green (top left), yellow (bottom left), red (top
right), and blue (bottom right).
Green, Yellow, Red and Blue…appear all at once for an instant.
The device is powering on.
Green, Yellow, Red and Blue…blink four times
The device is powering off.
Green, Yellow, Red and Blue….then solid red and device powers off
Indicates a non-enrolled device. If the device is enrolled, it indicates a function button
that has not been programmed with an access credential.
Blinking Green
The device is requesting a verification (fingerprint swipe).
Solid Yellow
The fingerprint sensor is processing a verification (fingerprint swipe).
Solid Green
Any successful fingerprint operation. During verification, solid green indicates a
successful fingerprint match. During enrollment, solid green indicates a completed
enrollment.
Solid Red
A failed fingerprint operation or a dead battery. During verification, solid red
indicates that the device cannot match the live fingerprint placed on the sensor with
the authorized users’ stored fingerprint template. During enrollment, solid red
indicates that the device was not able to capture enough data to successfully
complete enrollment.
A solid red light after powering on the device, followed by the device automatically
shutting off, indicates that the battery has been depleted and needs recharged
immediately.
Brief solid red…then blinking Green
During enrollment, the sensor did not get sufficient information from the fingerprint to
process the swipe. This often happens if the sensor is touched before a swipe is
begun, as opposed to placing the finger and swiping in one continuous motion.
When the device blinks green, try again.
Blinking Yellow
When disconnected from a computer, blinking yellow indicates a low battery (below
15%). The device needs recharged. When connected to a computer, blinking yellow
indicates that a device with a low battery (below 15%) is being recharged. The
blinking yellow will turn off when the battery is fully charged.
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Blinking Red
Battery level is critically low (below 8%). Recharge device immediately.
Blinking Blue
Indicates device is connected via USB to a power source other than a computer (a
wall or car outlet). If connected to a computer, a brief blinking blue light indicates
device is attempting to establish a connection. A continuously blinking blue light
when connected to a computer indicates a USB driver problem.
Solid Blue
Indicates that device has successfully established a connection to a computer via
USB. The blue light will stay on as long as the device is connected.
Cycling Green, Red, Yellow, and Blue
The device’s software is being upgraded. Wait until the cycling stops before turning
off or unplugging the device from your computer.
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Appendix C
plusID Battery Recharge Instructions
The plusID device is powered by a rechargeable battery. A single battery charge is good for
approximately 1,000 uses/verifications.
How to Charge
The battery is rechargeable using any mini-USB cable. A mini-USB cable is included
with each plusID device for charging via a computer (a PC with a USB port is required).
Insert the smallest end of the USB cable into the base of the plusID device and the
largest end into a computer's USB port. The device will begin charging as soon as it is
connected. Connecting to a computer’s USB port is the preferred method of charging.
! A high power USB port is required for charging. Some hub and keyboard USB ports are
incapable of charging plusID devices.
plusID can also be charged with many (but not all) wall chargers and car chargers that
provide a mini-USB connector output. For assurance that a charger will effectively and
safely charge your plusID device, it is strongly recommended that you use a Privaris
approved wall outlet or car charger.
How Long to Charge
If the device’s yellow or red light is blinking (less than 15% or 8% charge, respectively) a
recharge of approximately 90 minutes is required to completely recharge the battery. In either
case, the yellow light will continue to blink while the device is charging, and will turn off to
indicate a full charge.
If the battery is too low for the device to function properly, it may simply not power on, or it may
turn on, display a solid red light and then immediately power off. In this state, a recharge of two
hours or more may be required and the device may not exhibit any signs of life for the first 20 –
30 minutes of charging.
Note: A dead battery has no affect on the data that is stored on the plusID device
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Appendix D
plusID Button Operation
The plusID has four function buttons on the face of the device that during enrollment can be
programmed with physical access credentials (card formats) for various doors and facilities.
Power On
Press any button that is programmed with an access credential. All four lights will appear
for an instant and then blink green to request a verification (fingerprint swipe). If a solid
red light appears instead of a blinking green light, the button does not have an
associated access credential.
Restart
With the device powered on, pressing any other button with an access credential will
restart the device.
Power Off
Press the same button used to turn on the device, or any button without an access
credential. All four lights will blink four times as the device powers off. The device will
turn off automatically after a pre-determined number of seconds (as configured under
“Default Device Settings” in the plusID Manager).
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Appendix E
Using plusID Devices for Logon in a Microsoft® Domain Environment
Introduction
plusID biometric devices can be used to log users onto a domain, via two or three-factor
authentication. The plusID device is ISO 7816 Part 3 smart card compliant, and as such
enumerates itself to a computer exactly like a smart card, allowing for rapid enterprise
integration of plusID devices across Microsoft® systems that support smart cards.
System requirements
The following are the smart card related system requirements for deploying Privaris plusID
biometric devices into a Microsoft
®
environment for user authentication/logon:
1. Microsoft Windows domain environment
Microsoft Windows 2000 Server, and later, natively support smart card authentication as
a means of logging users onto a domain environment. In a domain environment, users
and their access permissions are stored and managed in a central location, referred to
as the Active Directory.
Once a server is configured to act as a domain controller, smart card authentication via
plusID biometric devices is automatically enabled on all client machines that are a
member of the domain. For details on server configuration, see “Additional Information”
below.
2. Microsoft certificate services
Smart card authentication relies on the public key infrastructure (PKI) to authenticate
users to the domain. The Microsoft Certificate Services are the server component that
provides the infrastructure to support PKI and is responsible for issuing credentials
(certificates) that can be used for a variety of purposes, including secure email and user
authentication.
In security-conscious environments, these credentials are stored on a secure device
such as the Privaris plusID so that they may not be tampered with or used without
authorization. The Microsoft Certificate Services include a web-based interface through
which an administrator can generate credentials for a user and securely store them on
the user’s plusID. For details on downloading certificates, see “Additional Information”
below.
3. USB port
The plusID device connects to the client machine using the Universal Serial Bus (USB).
Each client machine must have at least one USB port available in order to connect to the
device. The plusID device works with both high-power and low-power USB ports, though
a high-power port is recommended in order to recharge the plusID’s internal battery.
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4. Device Driver Software
Client machines must be configured before they are able to make use of a plusID. This
includes the installation of device driver software, which consists of a CCID driver and a
plusID device minidriver. The CCID driver is a standard driver provided by Microsoft for
working with smart card devices such as the plusID and can be obtained via Windows
Update when the plusID is first connected to the client. The device minidriver is a small
software library provided by Privaris that allows Windows to interact with the plusID.
The minidriver is included on the same CD-ROM as “plusID Manager” (the device
enrollment and configuration software) and must be installed on each client machine.
How plusID Interfaces with Microsoft’s Smart Card Architecture for Logon
Blocks in red supplied by Privaris. Yellow = Microsoft software White = hardware
WINLOGON
Smart Card
Base CSP
Smart Card
Minidriver
Microsoft
Windows
Smart Card
Architecture
™
PC/SC Smart Card Resource Manager (SCRM)
(WinSCard)
Chip Card Interface Driver
(CCID)
Additional information
Microsoft’s “Smart Card Deployment Cookbook” is an excellent resource covering all
aspects of smart card deployment, from general information to detailed installation and
configuration information. It can be accessed online at:
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